Jones barks out orders

Grand Slam winning captain Ryan Jones believes the side Warren Gatland has selected to take on Scotland begins the match as 'slight underdogs' but is confident Wales will show plenty of bite.

Both sides are seeking their first win in the RBS 6 Nations championship after first round defeats last weekend. Scotland were brushed aside by a rampant France side while Wales were edged out by England.

The odds are stacked against Wales as Gatland's men have gone eight Tests without a victory. Murrayfield hasn't proved a happy hunting ground either with just three wins since 1985.

"We are going to go up there as slight underdogs, and we've got to thrive on that," said Jones. "We've got to make sure we are bold, brave at times too, and certainly be more clinical.

"If we can get a win, then hopefully we will be back on the right road."

The Ospreys No8 is confident that if Wales bide their time and don't rush things, Wales will break their barren run.
"We've got to take the emotion out of the fact that we haven't won in eight," he added.

"Scotland are not afraid to chuck the ball around. We can't afford to concede yards, because once they get over the gain-line they are very good at keeping the ball and it becomes very difficult to defend.

"We have got to play smart, and we only do that by taking the emotion out of it and playing as a team."

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Wales and Ospreys back row James King, who came through the North Wales age grade system, nominated North Wales Regional Community Rugby Manager Marc Roberts, in the WRU's 'Diolch' initiative where squad players thanked those who played a part in their rise to the top.

Beating Merthyr has boosted Carmarthen Quins hopes of reaching a top eight spot in the Principality Premiership. Quins captain Haydn Pugh is delighted with his team's progress and is determined that everyone from the Under 6s through to the senior team, enjoys the ride.

When the Wales squad were asked to nominate individuals who played a big part in their early playing days, Wales and Dragons full back and wing Hallam Amos thought of his former Monmouth School rugby coach John Bevan.

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Bedwas head coach Steve Law and players Nicky Griffiths and Alun Rees extol the virtues of the close knit club as they prepare to host third place RGC 1404 - who are one place head of them on the Principality Premiership points table - on Saturday.

Many of the Wales squad have said Diolch (thank you) to someone who played an important part in their early playing days by nominating them to be invited to the Wales v South Africa match. One person, Gowerton Comprehensive geography teacher Mr Dean Mason was nominated by two of his former pupils, Dan Biggar and Sam Davies.

The second WRU disability rugby pilot has been delivered, this time in Caerphilly schools, culminating in a festival at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach tomorrow. Plans are in place to set up a Disability Rugby Club in Newbridge to provide long-term playing opportunities.

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